SSHO - Site Safety and Health Officer

CrossSafety Solutions Inc.

$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects
  • EM 385-1-1 training required; annual 8-hour refresher needed
  • Strong understanding of construction techniques and methods
  • Proficient in reviewing technical drawings and applying them in the field
  • OSHA 30 certification required; OSHA 510 preferred
  • Competent in managing construction schedules effectively
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs) and Contractor Change Requests (CCRs)
  • Assist in creating site-specific safety documents like Accident Prevention Programs (APP)
  • Work with contractors to implement and monitor APP and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
  • Conduct safety training sessions for personnel, including orientations and toolbox talks
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 regulations during site operations
  • Review subcontractor safety policies and ensure alignment with site procedures
  • Conduct regular site inspections, document violations, and manage corrective actions
  • Respond to on-site emergencies and coordinate with emergency response teams
  • Investigate incidents and unsafe conditions on-site, and document findings
  • Develop and refine safety policies in collaboration with management.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to grow technical and leadership skills in an established firm
  • Be part of a supportive team of safety professionals and engineers
  • Career advancement opportunities within Fortune 500 clients
  • Engage in high-impact industrial and construction projects across the U.S.
Full Job Description
SSHO - Site Safety and Health Officer

We are seeking a Site Safety and Health Officer to support construction / manufacturing projects including retooling, shutdowns, expansion.
About the Role

This position provides on site leadership, contractor coordination, schedule management, and field oversight across large construction and facility upgrade projects. The SSHO acts as the key connection between field teams and project management to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced job ideal for someone experienced in construction execution, field supervision, and project coordination.
Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinator RFI's and CCR's.
  • Assisting in the creation of site-specific documents required by EM 385-1-1, like an Accident Prevention Program (APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA).
  • Working on the contractor's project management team to ensure that the APP and AHA are implemented, continuously monitored, and enforced.
  • Conducting safety training for all personnel, including new employee orientation, refresher training, toolbox talks, and on-the-spot training.
  • Ensuring that activities comply with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 regulations, as well as company policy, insurance requirements, and any other applicable standards.
  • Review subcontractor and third-party safety policies and coordinate compliance with site safety procedures.
  • Conducting regular site inspections as required by EM 385-1-1, recording violations, and arranging for remediation (as well as completing all related reports, documentation, and paperwork).
  • Coordinating a response to any on-site emergency, which includes interfacing with off- and on-site ER personnel
  • Investigates any incidents involving personal injury, property damage, safety violations, or unsafe working conditions.
  • Developing new safety policies, refining existing policies, and modifying design requirements with the management team.
Required Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial or commercial construction projects
  • EM 385-1-1 training to be considered a qualified SSHO. You'll need an 8-hour refresher training every year.
  • Strong technical knowledge of construction means and methods
  • Proficient drawing review and field application abilities
  • OSHA 30 certification
  • OSHA 510 preffered
  • Ability to properly manage a construction schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Ability to stand, stoop, and walk throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant for many hours of the day.
  • Ability to ascend & descend stairs to roof or equipment rooms throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant.
  • Competent with Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with industrial, commercial, or manufacturing construction projects
  • Associates degree in construction management
  • Software experience: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project
Why Join CrossSafety

Grow your technical and leadership skills alongside an established and expanding professional consulting firm

Join a team of over 150 supportive and safety-focused professionals including Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Safety Engineers, Construction Safety Specialists, and industry-leading engineering teams

Advance your career by working Fortune 500 companies and in dynamic environments where your leadership truly matters

Contribute to high-impact industrial and construction projects across the United States

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